Our world today is undeniably digital. Disruptive technologies are developing at a pace, resulting in an increasing demand for connectivity globally. This demand is dependent on the digital infrastructure being in place and maintained to support an evolving and increasingly complex ecosystem.
Our Digital Infrastructure sub-sector advises a wide range of clients involved in the development, financing, operation, and use of the critical infrastructure that underpins the digital economy.
We focus on data centers, cloud infrastructure, connectivity and telecoms, fiber and networks, and the platforms and systems that enable modern technology and AI‑driven businesses to operate and scale. Our work spans complex transactions, investment, planning and development, regulation, contractual frameworks, and disputes, reflecting the full lifecycle of digital infrastructure projects.
We provide a distinct blend of specialist legal advice and industry knowledge, which has evolved in line with the sector’s needs, covering the full spectrum of legal disciplines across three key areas — networks & connectivity, data centers, and towers and sites.
As infrastructure, technology, and regulation continue to converge, we support clients on high-value, business-critical projects where resilience, scalability, and regulatory certainty are essential to long-term success.
How can we support you?
- advising on complex transactions, investments, and joint ventures across digital infrastructure assets
- supporting the planning, development, and delivery of data centers, networks, fiber, towers, and related infrastructure
- helping you meet regulatory, licensing, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
- structuring and negotiating commercial agreements and operational frameworks
- managing disputes, project risk, and cross-border challenges on business-critical projects
As infrastructure, technology, and regulation converge, we support clients on high-value, business-critical projects where resilience, scalability, and regulatory certainty are essential to long-term success. With a global team and deep sector insight, we deliver coordinated, cross-border advice wherever you operate.
- advising a global automotive manufacturer on its response to regulatory investigations across multiple jurisdictions
- supporting a special committee of a publicly listed multinational in connection with whistleblower allegations affecting its consolidated financial statements
- conducting an internal investigation for a global manufacturing group into data misreporting across 13 countries
- leading multiple investigations for a global professional services firm into partner misconduct, including allegations of bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination
- advising a defense sector client on export control-related internal investigations involving subsidiaries in Mainland China, with potential implications for U.S. and EU trade. One investigation required close coordination with the client’s compliance teams in the U.S., UK, Sweden, Belgium and China
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